Victoria's Secret TV Fashion Show

I heard some Christian women condemning the Victoria's Secret TV Fashion Show, because it was the pathway to pornography, and ultimately perverted behavior. They explained how convicted rapists and pedifiles all began by looking at sexy pictures of women, which is why we should not let our husbands and sons watch this evil show.

On the surface, their arguments may sound good to other Christians, especially those who are easily persuaded by emotional arguments. However, I fear that the flaws in their reasoning and their wrong perspectives on nudity and sex are damaging to the Church and men. It is a shame that Christian men are not bold enough to stand up and confront these emotional, selfish arguments that distort the truth.

First, looking at a catalog of picture of a woman in lingerie does not make you a rapist or pedifile. Their arguments commit a common logical flaw in reasoning often referred to as the slippery slope. There are millions of people that have looked at pictures of women in their bras and underpants that have not turned into criminals.

Second, I cannot find one verse in the bible that condemns the actions of the models. I'm not saying it is right, but the bible does not condemn public nudity. Actually, in 2 Samuel 6:14 we learn that King David danced before the LORD in the streets of the city wearing only a linen ephod (under garment). Later on in the chapter, we learn that David's wife was upset that he exposed himself in the presence of other women. Her condemning words to her husband, resulted in her having no children (vs 23).

Third, these so called Christian women appear to be judging the models, their husbands, and the convicted felons. My bible says "Judge not, that you may not be judged" Matthew 7:1. How do these women know what is right and wrong? Who made them judge? They do not know the motives behind the models or people viewing the television show. Many years ago, I judged people similar to what these women were doing...and now I have learned the error of judging people. I should not judge the things that I do not know, and there are many things that I do not know because I am merely a human being.

I cannot condemn the Victoria's Secret TV Fashion Show just because some women paraded around in sexy clothing. Biblically, I can find no commandment that they violated. Likewise, I cannot condemn the men and women who watched the show, because I do not know what they were thinking or what is in their heart. I believe it is possible for some people to watch the show and not fall into sinful lust. However, I also believe that some people could fall into sinful lust by watching it...and for them, it would probably be wrong. My point is that what determines whether it is right or wrong is the individuals response (or potential response) to the show. It is a personal decision, and not something that we should judge.

Song of Solomon - Too much information

I began reading through Song of Solomon again. Wow, I cannot believe this type of information is really in the Bible. The language is poetic, the subject is highly sensual. This is real life, real information about relating to a spouse.

There are so many truths and nuggets of wisdom buried in the Song of Songs, that I can hardly believe how little it is taught. This is some amazing stuff and every couple should consider reading through this together.